IACTS

Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

The Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (IJTC), a bi-monthly published, PubMed included, official publication of IACTS, is dedicated to publishing peer-reviewed research in thoracic and cardiovascular medicine and surgery.

Overview

The Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (IJTC), a bi-monthly published, PubMed included, official publication of IACTS, is dedicated to publishing peer-reviewed research in thoracic and cardiovascular medicine and surgery.

  • While focusing on original research articles, the journal also places particular emphasis on case reports and review papers.
  • IJTC publishes featured ‘thematic’ issues regularly on contemporary topics and subjects.
  • The journal encourages publications from countries that are under-represented in scientific literature and aims to provide a truly global platform for sharing clinical experiences.
  • Authors are required to ensure data transparency and compliance with field standards.
  • All manuscripts submitted to IJTC undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review by at least two subject experts before they are considered for publication.

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Pradeep Narayan

Dr. Pradeep Narayan

Senior Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
RN Tagore Hospital, Kolkata

Impact & Usage Metrics

MetricsIndian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Citescore1.4
Total Annual Citations724
Total Annual Downloads200,874
Two-Year Impact Factor0.6
Five-Year Impact Factor0.8

Submission Metrics & TAT

1st January 2025 – 30th June 2025

Total manuscripts received339
Manuscripts sent for review216
Manuscripts accepted for publication127
Journal acceptance rate43%
Median time to first decision3 Days
Median time to acceptance77 Days